HOUSTON (AP) _ Cardtronics Inc. (CATM) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $5.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 42 cents per share.

The ATM operator posted revenue of $267.8 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $264.7 million.

Cardtronics shares have increased 10% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Friday, shares hit $38.88, a rise of 92% in the last 12 months.

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